WEBVTT 00:00:01.539 --> 00:00:04.240 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.379 --> 00:00:08.779 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.099 --> 00:00:13.800 and it's Thursday, August 14th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.800 --> 00:00:18.679 to know, 80 years ago today, in 1945, President 00:00:18.679 --> 00:00:21.760 Harry S. Truman announced Japan's unconditional 00:00:21.760 --> 00:00:26.730 surrender, effectively ending World War II. This 00:00:26.730 --> 00:00:29.649 monumental event marked the conclusion of a global 00:00:29.649 --> 00:00:32.450 conflict that had spanned six years, bringing 00:00:32.450 --> 00:00:36.409 relief and hope to millions worldwide. The end 00:00:36.409 --> 00:00:38.149 of the war paved the way for reconstruction, 00:00:38.770 --> 00:00:41.530 international cooperation, and the establishment 00:00:41.530 --> 00:00:44.490 of institutions dedicated to promoting peace 00:00:44.490 --> 00:00:48.710 and security, such as the United Nations. So 00:00:48.710 --> 00:00:53.009 now you know. And now, it's time for the Weather 00:00:53.009 --> 00:00:58.219 Report. This morning, there's a slight chance 00:00:58.219 --> 00:01:01.140 of showers and thunderstorms, and it feels like 00:01:01.140 --> 00:01:06.400 75 degrees with 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset 00:01:06.400 --> 00:01:09.700 will take place at 7 .43, and it will rise again 00:01:09.700 --> 00:01:13.859 tomorrow at 5 .52. It looks like we're in for 00:01:13.859 --> 00:01:17.060 some showers and thunderstorms today, with a 00:01:17.060 --> 00:01:19.859 chance of severe storms that could bring heavy 00:01:19.859 --> 00:01:25.060 rain. Expect mostly cloudy skies. a high near 00:01:25.060 --> 00:01:30.599 87, and a light south wind at 6. Tonight, there's 00:01:30.599 --> 00:01:32.980 still a chance of showers and storms before 2 00:01:32.980 --> 00:01:37.359 a .m., with a low around 70 in light winds. For 00:01:37.359 --> 00:01:39.959 all you beach runners out there, the first low 00:01:39.959 --> 00:01:43.359 tide Thursday will be at 930, with a high tide 00:01:43.359 --> 00:01:48.980 at 345. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 00:01:48.980 --> 00:01:53.849 70 degrees for the water temperature. Looking 00:01:53.849 --> 00:01:58.090 ahead in the weather. Expect sunny skies on Friday 00:01:58.090 --> 00:02:01.769 with a high near 79 and a light northeast wind. 00:02:02.870 --> 00:02:06.590 Saturday will be sunny again, reaching 84, and 00:02:06.590 --> 00:02:10.610 Saturday night will be mostly clear. Sunday brings 00:02:10.610 --> 00:02:13.009 a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon 00:02:13.009 --> 00:02:16.569 with a high near 92 and Sunday night will be 00:02:16.569 --> 00:02:20.099 partly cloudy. Monday may have a slight chance 00:02:20.099 --> 00:02:22.659 of rain before 10 in the morning, with a high 00:02:22.659 --> 00:02:28.099 near 76 and a low around 60. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 00:02:28.479 --> 00:02:31.560 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles 00:02:31.560 --> 00:02:35.460 Café and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El 00:02:35.460 --> 00:02:39.120 Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, 00:02:39.319 --> 00:02:44.360 this café is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge 00:02:44.360 --> 00:02:47.370 in their amazing Eggs Benedict. or their gluten 00:02:47.370 --> 00:02:50.909 -free crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch 00:02:50.909 --> 00:02:53.710 or just breeze on through to get your morning 00:02:53.710 --> 00:02:57.430 coffee. They are open every day from 8 to 5. 00:02:57.689 --> 00:03:00.909 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 00:03:01.090 --> 00:03:07.050 Sunny mornings send you. In local news, young 00:03:07.050 --> 00:03:10.009 baseball players from Braintree are in Pennsylvania 00:03:10.009 --> 00:03:12.949 representing New England in the Little League 00:03:12.949 --> 00:03:16.560 World Series. The Braintree American Little League 00:03:16.560 --> 00:03:19.000 team kicks off their quest for a championship 00:03:19.000 --> 00:03:22.840 title in Williamsport this afternoon after clinching 00:03:22.840 --> 00:03:25.360 the New England title last week by defeating 00:03:25.360 --> 00:03:28.900 a team from New Hampshire. First -base coach 00:03:28.900 --> 00:03:32.099 P .G. Kippenhan shared, the vibe seems like it 00:03:32.099 --> 00:03:35.439 is off the charts, while player Cam Nauman expressed 00:03:35.439 --> 00:03:39.539 optimism about their first game. The team is 00:03:39.539 --> 00:03:42.259 also enjoying the camaraderie with pitcher Frankie 00:03:42.259 --> 00:03:45.370 Fasoli saying, Meeting new kids from other states 00:03:45.370 --> 00:03:49.030 and countries has been a highlight. Catch the 00:03:49.030 --> 00:03:57.009 kids play this afternoon at 3. Now on to sports. 00:03:58.569 --> 00:04:02.030 Fans seeking tickets for the 2025 Little League 00:04:02.030 --> 00:04:05.349 World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, should 00:04:05.349 --> 00:04:09.110 pay close attention to the fine print. The tournament 00:04:09.110 --> 00:04:11.830 features 20 top junior teams from around the 00:04:11.830 --> 00:04:14.349 globe. And while attendance is advertised as 00:04:14.349 --> 00:04:18.790 free, there are important stipulations. Access 00:04:18.790 --> 00:04:22.310 to Howard J. LeMade Stadium and Volunteer Stadium 00:04:22.310 --> 00:04:25.490 is granted on a first -come, first -served basis, 00:04:25.769 --> 00:04:29.930 but some sections require special passes. During 00:04:29.930 --> 00:04:32.689 championship weekend, only ticket holders can 00:04:32.689 --> 00:04:36.930 enjoy the final games. Fans without tickets will 00:04:36.930 --> 00:04:41.009 have to watch from a distant hill. In local sports. 00:04:42.120 --> 00:04:44.920 Last night at Dakin Park in Houston, the Red 00:04:44.920 --> 00:04:49.519 Sox lost to the Astros 4 -1. Hunter Brown earned 00:04:49.519 --> 00:04:52.939 his 10th victory, allowing just one run in six 00:04:52.939 --> 00:04:57.160 and two -thirds innings. Jeremy Pena and Yainar 00:04:57.160 --> 00:05:00.480 Diaz homered for Houston, with Pena opening the 00:05:00.480 --> 00:05:04.519 scoring. The Sox had eight hits and zero errors, 00:05:04.699 --> 00:05:08.579 but left eight runners on base. Boston's record 00:05:08.579 --> 00:05:13.279 now stands at 66 -56. after falling in Game 3 00:05:13.279 --> 00:05:17.139 of the series. Tomorrow night, the Red Sox clash 00:05:17.139 --> 00:05:20.199 with the Marlins in Boston for Game 1 of a 3 00:05:20.199 --> 00:05:24.519 -game series. Lucas Giolito is on the mound at 00:05:24.519 --> 00:05:30.319 8 -2, with a 3 .77 earned run average. First 00:05:30.319 --> 00:05:33.420 pitch at 7 -10 at Fenway Park under clear skies 00:05:33.420 --> 00:05:36.339 with a comfortable temperature of 71 degrees. 00:05:38.220 --> 00:05:44.819 In top news... AT &T will pay $177 million in 00:05:44.819 --> 00:05:47.500 a class -action settlement following alleged 00:05:47.500 --> 00:05:51.560 data breaches last year. In one incident on March 00:05:51.560 --> 00:05:55.720 30th, 2024 sensitive customer data, including 00:05:55.720 --> 00:05:59.199 addresses and social security numbers, was exposed 00:05:59.199 --> 00:06:02.839 on the dark web. Another breach occurred on July 00:06:02.839 --> 00:06:06.459 12th, 2024, where limited data was illegally 00:06:06.459 --> 00:06:10.339 downloaded. Customers affected by the first incident 00:06:10.339 --> 00:06:13.759 can claim up to $5 ,000, while those impacted 00:06:13.759 --> 00:06:19.060 by the second may receive up to $2 ,500. The 00:06:19.060 --> 00:06:25.180 claim deadline is November 18, 2025. In business 00:06:25.180 --> 00:06:29.680 news, Bitcoin has reached a record high, climbing 00:06:29.680 --> 00:06:34.600 to $124 ,000, as expectations for easier monetary 00:06:34.600 --> 00:06:37.810 policy from the Federal Reserve fueled its rise. 00:06:38.569 --> 00:06:42.069 The world's largest cryptocurrency surpassed 00:06:42.069 --> 00:06:44.850 its previous peak from July, while the second 00:06:44.850 --> 00:06:50.649 largest token, Ether, soared to $4 ,780, the 00:06:50.649 --> 00:06:55.389 highest since late 2021. Analyst Tony Sycamore 00:06:55.389 --> 00:07:00.050 noted that a sustained break above $125 ,000 00:07:00.050 --> 00:07:05.500 could send Bitcoin to $150 ,000. The favorable 00:07:05.500 --> 00:07:08.240 regulatory environment, including an executive 00:07:08.240 --> 00:07:11.420 order allowing crypto assets and retirement accounts, 00:07:11.660 --> 00:07:15.660 has also contributed to this surge. Taking a 00:07:15.660 --> 00:07:19.579 look at the most recent pricing, Bitcoin is up 00:07:19.579 --> 00:07:26.620 0 .5 % to about $123 ,000. Ethereum is up 2 % 00:07:26.620 --> 00:07:33.339 to just under $4 ,800. And XRP is up 3%. to three 00:07:33.339 --> 00:07:38.240 dollars and 33 cents moving on to a more local 00:07:38.240 --> 00:07:42.079 vibe in our community spotlight on health and 00:07:42.079 --> 00:07:45.000 wellness we are working with a national pilates 00:07:45.000 --> 00:07:48.339 studio to bring you some free classes so listen 00:07:48.339 --> 00:07:52.540 up check out club pilates with several locations 00:07:52.540 --> 00:07:55.959 in the boston area pilates presents a comprehensive 00:07:55.959 --> 00:07:59.339 wellness approach cultivating strength reducing 00:07:59.339 --> 00:08:03.500 tension and elevating mental well -being scientific 00:08:03.500 --> 00:08:07.519 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:08:07.519 --> 00:08:11.139 check out Club Pilates for a free class. 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He argues that as 00:08:56.629 --> 00:08:59.710 technology progresses, the probability of reaching 00:08:59.710 --> 00:09:03.169 a simulation point increases, where virtual worlds 00:09:03.169 --> 00:09:07.429 become indistinguishable from reality. Ultimately, 00:09:07.610 --> 00:09:11.230 this raises the unsettling question, are we already 00:09:11.230 --> 00:09:17.690 inside a sophisticated simulation? And in entertainment 00:09:17.690 --> 00:09:22.009 news, Taylor Swift is excited to reveal her new 00:09:22.009 --> 00:09:25.289 album, The Life of a Showgirl. set to release 00:09:25.289 --> 00:09:29.070 on October 3rd. During the latest episode of 00:09:29.070 --> 00:09:32.350 New Heights, she unveiled the album Cover, which 00:09:32.350 --> 00:09:35.350 showcases her floating underwater, with the title 00:09:35.350 --> 00:09:40.049 in an orange, glittery font. Co -produced with 00:09:40.049 --> 00:09:43.190 Max Martin and Shellback, the album features 00:09:43.190 --> 00:09:46.649 12 tracks, including a collaboration with Sabrina 00:09:46.649 --> 00:09:50.970 Carpenter. Swift described the record as an exploration 00:09:50.970 --> 00:09:54.480 of her inner life during her tour. aiming for 00:09:54.480 --> 00:09:58.940 infectious melodies and vivid lyrics. This is 00:09:58.940 --> 00:10:01.899 her 12th studio album, following the Tortured 00:10:01.899 --> 00:10:07.240 Poets Department, released in 2024. Well, alrighty 00:10:07.240 --> 00:10:11.299 folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And 00:10:11.299 --> 00:10:14.100 today, our quote comes from the American civil 00:10:14.100 --> 00:10:16.919 rights leader and activist, Martin Luther King 00:10:16.919 --> 00:10:22.500 Jr. And he said, Injustice anywhere is a threat 00:10:22.500 --> 00:10:25.620 to justice everywhere, reminding us that we're 00:10:25.620 --> 00:10:28.620 caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, 00:10:28.679 --> 00:10:33.480 tied in a single garment of destiny. And that's 00:10:33.480 --> 00:10:36.539 a wrap for this morning. You can check out our 00:10:36.539 --> 00:10:40.659 Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating 00:10:40.659 --> 00:10:43.759 aerial videos with local news and the weather 00:10:43.759 --> 00:10:47.399 reports. Have an amazing day, my good friends. 00:10:47.870 --> 00:10:50.330 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of 00:10:50.330 --> 00:10:51.769 Sunny Mornings in Boston.